Justin Dullum | Northwest Weekly
Peoples Bank, Bellingham, Wash., announced five personnel changes to the company’s executive team and senior leadership last week.
Michelle Barrett was promoted to chief retail banking officer. Barrett will lead the strategic direction and administration of the retail division while continuing to oversee the human resources department.
Chris Neros was promoted to chief commercial lending officer. Neros will assume full responsibility for the commercial lending division and all credit-related responsibilities pertaining to asset quality, risk management, special assets administration, policy and procedures and regulatory compliance.
Andy Pohlman was promoted to director of retail production and will focus on delivery of banking products and services offered through the retail branches and revenue generation areas of the bank’s retail business. People’s lending team in Marine, Wash., will also report into the retail division moving forward.
Derek Thornton was promoted to director of finance and accounting and will focus on strategic management.
Jennifer Evans-Thompson will lead the mortgage division on an interim basis, in addition to her responsibilities as director of operations. Read more...
Peoples Bank Announces Several Key Personnel Changes
The Herald
Bellingham-headquartered Peoples Bank, which has offices in Snohomish County, has announced several key personnel changes.
Michelle Barrett was promoted to executive vice president, chief retail banking officer. Chris Neros was promoted to executive vice president, chief commercial lending officer. Andy Pohlman was promoted to senior vice president, director of retail production.
Derek Thornton was promoted to senior vice president, director of finance and accounting. Jennifer Evans-Thompson will lead the mortgage division on an interim basis, in addition to her responsibilities as director of operations. Read more...